Delta Airlines said Monday it
was ready to invest 100 million euros for a 10% stake in the new
Alitalia.
"Delta is continuing to work with Ferrovie dello Stato (FS)
and Atlantia and it can confirm that it is ready to invest up to
100 million euros for a 10% stake in Alitalia," a spokesperson
told ANSA.
"Delta remains committed to maintaining its partnership with
Alitalia in the future", the spokesperson added.
Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri on Monday called for a
"credible industrial plan that...can finally enable Alitalia to
relaunch with a new consortium".
"Italy is a strategic country from the touristic and
commercial standpoint, and it is important to have a big global
player in the company set-up".
State-controlled FS rail group and motorway group Atlantia
have been working to set up a newco to relaunch the struggling
former flag carrier.
Lufthansa has voiced an interest in a restructured Alitalia.
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